Canada's #1 Junior Golf Tour

 

A major three-day event on Canada’s most played and leading competitive junior circuit, the Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour (MJT), played out at Grey Silo Golf Club in Waterloo, Ontario, on July 12–14, with fantastic results recorded from the waitlisted field of nearly 90 top junior golfers.  

 

The MJT adidas Golf Series, a provisionally WAGR ranked, 54-hole Elite Series stop, saw athletes in six divisions benefitting from premium adidas Golf tee gifting and prizing, as well as the chance to earn valuable bonus Order of Merit points and coveted qualifying spots in the 2025 JNJG International Junior Classic in Australia and the MJT National Tour Challenge in Canada.

 

The heat and humidity did not deter the high-calibre junior golfers over the three days of intense competition. An outstanding performance by Alexis Card, 14, of Cambridge, ON, headlined the action, with her wire-to-wire 9-under-par victory in MJT Girls 15-19 after she fired rounds of 67-68-69 (204). 

 

More stellar scoring lead to division titles being awarded to Kris Gopisetty, 17, of Mississauga, ON, in MJT Junior Boys (74-72-70=216), Brayden Card, 16, from Cambridge, ON, in MJT Juvenile Boys (73-74-70=217), Mirela Boras, 13, from Burlington, ON, in MJT Girls U15 (75-78-73=226), Landon Friesen, 14, of St. Catharines, ON, in MJT Bantam Boys (71-75-71=217), and Nicolas Pape, 11, of Bangkok, Thailand, in MJT Peewee Boys (73-77-73=223).

Top finisher scores, quotes from the division winners, and the list of qualified and short-listed players can be found below. Results from the Bomber Long Drive, PLYR Closest to the Pin, Booster Juice BounceBack Awards and Academy Points can be found here.  

Up next in the province is the MJT Team Canada (Australia) Qualifier at Sawmill Golf Course in Fenwick, on July 19-20. For more information on the MJT and upcoming events, visit www.maplejt.com.

Top Finishers by Division
 

MJT Junior Boys: Grey Silo GC: Par 71, Ydg 6532, Slope/Rating 126/70.9

1. Kris Gopisetty (17), Mississauga, ON | 74, 72, 70 (216)     

2. Mason Hamilton (16), Plattsville, ON | 71, 81, 70 (222)     

2. Ryan Morita (17), Mississauga, ON | 74, 76, 72 (222)        

2. Austin Brianka (17), Omemee, ON | 76, 71, 75 (222)

Kris Gopisetty, 17, of Mississauga, ON, rose to the top of a tightly contested MJT Junior Boys division, carding rounds of 74, 72, and 70 for a winning total of 216. With 10 birdies over three days, Gopisetty held off a three-way tie for second to secure the title. “It feels very exciting that I won,” he said. “This was the first time I won when I had the lead heading into the last day.” Reflecting on the experience, he added, “My favourite part is how the staff is really friendly. Every time I play in one, it doesn’t feel like a tournament, they’re that nice!”
 

1. Alexis Card (14), Cambridge, ON | 67, 68, 69 (204)            

2. Gracie Vescan (15), Mississauga, ON | 77, 79, 73 (229)     

3. Gloria Shen (16), Richmond Hill, ON | 82, 75, 78 (235)

At just 14 years old, Alexis Card of Cambridge, ON, put on a commanding display in the MJT Girls 15–19 division, with sizzling scores of 67, 68, and 69 lighting up the leaderboard. Card put on a clinic with her stellar 3-day total of 204, including 10 birdies and an eagle. “It feels good and gives me a lot of confidence going into the rest of the summer,” she stated. With respect to the MJT event, Card shared, “The staff is always great, and it’s always great playing with friends.”

MJT Juvenile Boys: Grey Silo GC: Par 71, Ydg 6532, Slope/Rating 126/70.9

1. Brayden Card (16), Cambridge, ON | 73, 74, 70 (217)        

2. Nathan Wolfkamp (16), St. Marys, ON | 73, 77, 69 (219)   

3. Brennan Turner (15), Fenwick, ON | 71, 75, 74 (220)

In the MJT Juvenile Boys division, 16-year-old Brayden Card of Cambridge, ON, rode eight birdies to a final score of 217 (73-74-70), winning by two strokes. “It feels good because my game has been trending in the right direction, and to win this feels good,” he said. Card added that ‘the staff do a great job and make it fun to play in,’ and shared his appreciation: “You do a fantastic job.”
 

1. Mirela Boras (13), Burlington, ON | 75, 78, 73 (226)          

2. Sophia Noh (11), Richmond Hill, ON | 79, 76, 76 (231)      

3. Eliana Rabo (13), Maple, ON | 79, 82, 73 (234)

Mirela Boras, a 13-year-old from Burlington, ON, broke through in the MJT Girls U15 division, winning with rounds of 75, 78, and 73 for a 54-hole total of 226. “It feels amazing because I have not won a tournament in a very long time,” she said. “I love this tour because it has amazing competition, so it keeps me motivated. I think that this tour is amazing!”
 

1. Landon Friesen (14), St. Catharines, ON | 71, 75, 71 (217)

2. Ethan Tan (14), Oakville, ON | 75, 77, 75 (227)

2. Max Sue (12), Markham, ON | 75, 76, 76 (227)      

2. Bentley McNamara (13), Woodstock, ON | 76, 73, 78 (227)

St. Catharines, ON’s Landon Friesen, age 14, edged out a three-way tie for second to capture the MJT Bantam Boys title with rounds of 71, 75, and 71 (217) including nine birdies. “Amazing. I’ve come a long way ever since I started this tour,” Friesen said, saying that ‘being able to make friends and still have good competition and gain experience’ was his favourite part. As for the event overall? “Everything is perfect.”

MJT Peewee Boys: Grey Silo GC: Par 71, Ydg 5197, Slope/Rating 109/64.3

1. Nicolas Pape (11), Bangkok, Thailand | 73, 77, 73 (223)    

2. Adam DiBernardo (12), Scarborough, ON | 74, 77, 76 (227)          

3. Braden Keating (12), Stratford, ON | 81, 81, 78 (240)

Visiting from Bangkok, Thailand, 11-year-old Nicolas Pape claimed the MJT Peewee Boys title with consistent rounds of 73, 77, and 73 for a 223 total. “It feels awesome to win this, especially coming from very far away,” said Pape. “My favourite part about competing on the MJT was meeting new friends, and the course was in great condition. It was run well, and the organizers were very nice, so thank you.”

Qualified and Shortlisted Players: 
· JNJG International Junior Classic in Australia

Shortlisted- Brayden Card

Boys: Landon Friesen, Brayden Card, Kris Gopisetty

Girls: Mirela Boras, Gloria Shen

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About the MJT: The non-profit Maple Leaf Junior Golf Tour is Canada’s #1 Junior Golf Tour as well as the only national junior tour run exclusively by PGA of Canada Professionals and the ‘Road to College Golf’ in Canada. The organization is supported by partners across various tiers, including Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze levels. The MJT hosts more than 100 events across Canada, including free Ford Go Golf Junior Clinics, the MJT Mini Tour for 12U and multi-day events for competitive players aged 11-19 which also offer qualifiers for international tournaments. The program has annual awards, scholarships and incentives to help reward performance and participation throughout each season. MJT alumni include many Professional Tour players and PGA of Canada Professionals, as well as Canadian Amateur, National and Provincial Junior Champions. The MJT aims to develop champions, in golf and in life, promoting the game from grassroots through to the provincial, national, university and professional levels.

 

Media Contact: Jessica Parker, marketing@maplejt.com 
Marketing Manager, MJT